AmCham-China

AmCham-China is a co-sponsor again of the third edition of the Expat Show Beijing taking place on 26-28 March 2010 at the China World Trade Center. More than 150 exhibitors will present their services and products during the event.

Since 2008, the Expat Show Beijing has helped foreigners to a wide range of services and products they might need in Beijing. This year’s edition also features several new exiting additions such as: food festival, travel in Asia booths, live performances and children’s entertainment.

To register for this free event and for the chance to win a week-long holiday to Thailand, please visit: www.expatshowbeijing.com.
 

In May, US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke will lead the Administration’s first cabinet-level trade mission to China and Indonesia. The clean energy business development missions will promote exports of leading US technologies related to clean energy, energy efficiency, and electric energy storage, transmission, and distribution. The missions will take place May 15-25 and make stops in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, and in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Applications can be completed on-line at the Clean Energy Business Development Mission Web site (http://www.trade.gov/cleanenergymission) or can be obtained by contacting the US Department of Commerce Office of Business Liaison (202-482-1360). The application deadline is Friday, March 12, 2010.

In China, the mission will take place on May 15-21 and company participation is not dependent on attending the Indonesia portion. Companies can contact Bryan Larson in the Commercial Section at the US Embassy in Beijing for more information at Bryan.Larson@mail.doc.gov or (86-10) 8531-3129.

Extensive market research on the mainland China energy sector can be found at http://www.buyusa.gov/china/en/energy

AmCham-China members qualify for an exclusive discount on China, a luxuriously packaged book featuring some China's most spectacular natural scenery and architectural landmarks captured in over 230 breathtaking photographs. It is truly one of the most impressive books of its kind AmCham-China has seen. A sample copy of the high quality book will be on display in the AmCham-China office until March 25 It can also be previewed online here: View book details. Look inside the book

With its oversize panoramic format, twelve gatefolds, and handsome slipcase, China is not only a celebration of the country's natural and cultural wonders, but a collectors item in its own right.

The book can be ordered through the US publisher. AmCham-China members’ price is only $111.00—which is 40% off the book’s special introductory price of $185.00. Click here for the order form, or to place an order or for more information, contact Briana Green at bgreen@abbeville.com or 212-366-5585 x25 and mention the coupon code AMCC497. Offer expires June 1, 2010.

Recent China Brief Insight Podcasts:
Listen to Damien Ma, China analyst at the Eurasia Group, talk about the recent US-China political frictions.

Listen to David Gossack of the US Foreign Commercial Service in Shanghai give some background information on Jiangsu Province ahead of the upcoming Provincial Trip to the region. Click here to register for the trip.
 

On February 27, the Women’s Professional Committee held a networking event “Wine & Dine Spring Specialty: High Tea” at the stylish gourmet restaurant, Capital M. More than 40 women attended the event at the posh lounge and enjoyed scones, clotted cream, and tea while meeting old friends, swapping business cards with new contacts, and enjoying the pleasant atmosphere of the venue.

The premier networking event was an excellent opportunity for AmCham-China members to make contacts with some of Beijing’s leading business women. Su Cheng Harris-Simpson and Jennifer Thompson are co-chairs of the Women’s Professional (WPC) committee.
 

AmCham-China offers members two global medical benefits programs. Small and large companies, as well as individual members, can enroll in these comprehensive programs. Please see our Health Benefits webpage or contact medicalbenefit@amchamchina.org for more information.